Patrick Durek: ​Guitar Teacher

Guitarist Patrick Durek has premiered numerous solo works, and continues to expand the chamber music repertoire through commissions and dedications by some of today's most important composers. Sponsored by such organizations as the Composers Guild of New Jersey, The Peabody Institute, American Composers Forum, Composers Concordance, and others, Mr. Durek has had the opportunity to perform at such legendary venues as Christ & St. Stephen's Church, Renee Weiler Recital Hall, and at the annual Christmas at Westminster Concert in Princeton. In addition, he has given sold-out concerts to audiences at such historic venues as the Barron Arts Center, and his recitals have been featured on television broadcasts in New Jersey. He recently recorded on acclaimed composer Beata Moon's newest CD, Saros. Mr. Durek is co-director and founding member of the acclaimed Thoreau Ensemble (guitar, voice, violin, and piano) which has received performance grants for its exciting programs spanning music from the Renaissance through today. A merit scholarship recipient, Mr. Durek acquired both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with world-renowned pedagogue Ray Chester. He has also performed in master classes and studied with acclaimed recording artists Manuel Barrueco and David Tanenbaum.